Area teams heading into home stretch

October 11, 2013

Three weeks remain in the regular season, and the importance of each game from here on out cannot be overstated.

While some playoff berths have already been locked in unofficially, no team wants to enter the postseason without that all-important momentum.

For many, these final games will determine whether or not they hit the road for week one of the postseason or get to stay at home.

In Webster City, the Lynx welcome Waverly-Shell Rock in a battle of teams jockeying for the runner-up spot in Class 3A, District 3.

South Central Calhoun head coach Bryan Case has seen his Titans earn three straight league wins after an 0-3 non-district run. They will look to continue that at home vs. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, while a meeting with No. 9 (2A) Spirit Lake looms next week.

Once-beaten district squads Bishop Garrigan and Mason City Newman tangle in Mason City, while Humboldt looks to get back on track in a non-league affair vs. LeMars.

Here's a look at those games around the area tonight:

Waverly-Shell Rock (4-2, 2-1) at Webster City (5-1, 3-1)

The Lynx were one of many teams hit by the weather bug last week, as their game vs. Clear Lake was moved to Saturday morning.

The delay did Webster City no help, as the Lions scored an impressive victory.

Now, after seeing Waverly-Shell Rock upend Humboldt a week ago, there is no denying the importance of this game.

The winner will place themselves in firm position of the coveted No. 2 spot in the district with just two games left.

After scoring 70 points the previous two weeks, Webster City was held to just seven vs. the Lions. Connor Larson couldn't get on track, running for just 60 yards on 22 carries.

Expect more from Larson tonight, as the senior has over 800 yards on the ground.

The Go-Hawks rode the combination of Jake Velky and Collin Werkman to a 20-19 victory over Humboldt, as the duo connected six times for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

A multi-purpose threat, Velky was 15 of 26 for 274 yards, while also rushing for a team-high 46 yards. He even showed his all-around skills by taking an interception back for a score.

On the year, Velky has completed 47 passes for 691 yards, while also rushing for 255 yards.

Webster City will need to keep him in-check to earn its fourth district win of the year.